When driving along Route 66, there are plenty of places to stop and see or grab a bite to eat along your journey. This one eatery, however, is the perfect mix of fun and down to earth food! With a gift shop to commemorate all things Route 66, absolutely mouthwatering classic New Mexico dishes, and an amazing staff that will make you feel at home, this restaurant with a quirky cow statue needs to be your highway stop go-to.

Welcome to Del's Restaurant!
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This quirky eatery in Tucumcari might seem unassuming, but it's a hidden gem.
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You have a lot of options for restaurants on Historic Route 66, but Del's is hard to miss.
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Besides the whimsical cow statue out front, inside is full of amazing comfort food.
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This restaurant has been around since 1956, and much of the decor holds true to New Mexico history.
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They even have a gift shop to commemorate your Route 66 stop.
From the staff to the food, everything is a perfect 10.
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Whether you're hungry for an amazing steak, chile relleno, or other New Mexican favorites, make sure you save room for sopapillas.
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This stop on Route 66 is the perfect, wholesome restaurant to get your fill and feel at home.
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Del's Restaurant is located at 1202 E. Historic Route 66, Tucumcari, NM.

For more information you can check out their website right here.

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